17 April 2009

A large number of UK passenger arrivals records are posted this month on The Sackett Family Association website. These are transcribed from images of original records and cover the period 1878–1960.

Further work is needed to identify some of the passengers. Others are well-known to us. Amongst these is the Hon Frederic Moseley Sackett, making the transatlantic voyage in 1930 to take up his appointment as US Ambassador to Germany. The record shows that he stopped off en route at the American Embassy in London, presumably to meet UK dignitaries and perhaps for further briefings from the US staff there.

06 April 2009

The annual election of Association Committee members is under way. Although the elections are uncontested this time around, the candidates would still appreciate your support.

These are the first elections to be held under the new rules agreed by the Association last year. These new rules were designed to encourage greater participation in Association affairs. Association president Don Hertzler and Nominating Committee chairman Tom Smith have both said how pleased they are to see a full slate of twelve candidates for seats on the Committee.

The candidates' list and their election statements may be seen on the Association website at Committee Elections 2009. Association members may vote via the website or TSFA mailing list.